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California State University-Northridge Boise State Idaho CSUMB CSU BYU-I CSUDH California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay San Francisco State Sonoma State University California State University-San Bernardino| Idaho State University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,301 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,928 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,906 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,626 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,425 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,145 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 72% |
Admission |
ISU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $156 |
Diversity |
ISU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
ISU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 1% | ||
Campus |
ISU | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Idaho State University is larger than than CSU Channel Islands based on total student enrollment (12,301 students vs. 6,128 students)
ISU vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or CSU Channel Islands?
- Idaho State University is 3.2% more expensive to attend than CSU Channel Islands for in-state tuition ($5,928.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at ISU than California State University Channel Islands ($23,906.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than CSU Channel Islands ($12,425 vs. $13,540)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 113.7% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($7,626 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than California State University Channel Islands (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 2.9% larger than aid received Idaho State University ($9,412 vs. $9,145)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
ISU vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or CSU Channel Islands? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CSU Channel Islands and ISU.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Idaho State University (54% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from California State University Channel Islands earn on average $3,800 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $42,300)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $7,767 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($15,183 vs. $22,950)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($156 vs. $237)
- More CSU Channel Islands graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/